Friday, September 18, 2009

Hypereosinophilic Gastroenteritis

I don't believe that I've ever posted about the autoimmune disorder that I just so happen to have. It's called Hypereosinophilic Gastroenteritis (EGE). For those of you out there that have a curious nature there are a few sites that explain what this is, symptoms, etc. I'll post some of those sites at the bottom of this entry.
Anyway, this past Wednesday I went and had another Gastroscopy. It's been determined that I have another stomach ulcer. I've been having a lot of stomach pain and have lived with ulcers for so long now that I already knew that they would find one with the scope. The ulcer, along with some of my stomach tissue was biopsied and sent off to the lab. I'm still waiting for the lab readings.
The good thing that I really want to give a praise for is that for the first time since I've been seeing my Gastroenterologist I truly feel that he is listening to me and wants to help me. He's doing some research on my disorder which I hope helps him and my Hemotologist understand how to better treat my condition and symptoms. I've been specifically praying that my doctors would do more research on EGE and it looks like that prayer is being answered.
EGE is an extremely rare condition. From the research that I've done it seems that there are only 400-600 diagnosed cases WORLD WIDE!!! No wonder research is difficult to do, huh?!?! I suppose the Lord wanted me to be unique for some reason I don't quite understand yet, but if I happen to be the guinea pig that leads to helping others that have EGE feel better than so be it!

Here's some websites that have good info. on Hyereosinophilic disorders:
http://www.apfed.org/

http://www.med.ucla.edu/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=295

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eosinophilic_gastroenteritis

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hyper eosina grastric what??? Okay..I know, I know...I love you and I wish you didn't have it but I love how you have dealt with it with such grace. You know me, and I never could that! I pray for you all the time and am already praying that this next Dr. visit will provide you with more answers and that it will be positive! Love you bunches sister! Laura